Grizzly Bear, Best Coast to Play MidPoint Music Festival 2012
In it’s 11th year, MidPoint Music Festival has become a hidden indie gem tucked away in the midwest. The festival—which takes place in in Cinicinnati, Ohio—released this year’s partial lineup yesterday.... read more
Found in: NewsWatch Best Coast Play "The Only Place" on Letterman
Our mPlayer-cover band, Best Coast dropped by the Late Show With David Letterman last night. Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno’s sophomore album, The Only Place was released Tuesday and they performed the title track for Letterman with the help of two touring musicians. Letterman kept referring to the band as “kids,” but seemed to enjoy “The Only Place,” nonetheless.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBest Coast: Lessons Learned
“I don’t tweet about where I’m hanging out or what I’m drinking or whatever because I learned that I exposed too much of myself with the world. ... It’s not really any of the world’s business what I do in my private life, and since my songs are so personal, I figure everyone already knows too much about me anyways.” read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesBest Coast: The Only Place
In 2010 Bethany Cosentino won over the ears of… well, damn near everyone and their mother, with her band Best Coast’s debut, Crazy For You—without really trying. It was an album that was as endearing in its candor as it was in its simple and summery pop constructions. Simply put: Cosentino was far from reinventing the verse-chorus-verse, but she did manage to give by-the-numbers fuzz pop a welcome jolt.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsPaste mPlayer Issue 45 Is Live!
Music from cover subject Best Coast, Poliça, Rubblebucket, Beach House and more. Stories on Joey Ramone and the 500 Songs for Kids charity. Exclusive video performances of Glen Hansard, Reptar, Blitzen Trapper and Hospitality. Get a free 7-day trial or subscribe for just $2.99/month.... read more
Found in: NewsCheck out Bethany Cosentino’s Fashion Line for Urban Outfitters
Best Coast’s sophomore album, The Only Place, is set for release tomorrow, but singer Bethany Cosentino has another project launching this week as well. The fashionable frontwoman has teamed with Urban Outfitters to create her own line of vintage-inspired clothing—“Bethany Cosentino For Urban Renewal.” All 12 pieces seem to be inspired by other famous female singers (see the “Cher” and “Stevie”) and cost less than $70.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Best Coast Cover Fleetwood Mac's "Storms"
Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino has made it clear that Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac have been a big influence on the band’s upcoming record, The Only Place. As if to honor their inspiration, Best Coast just premiered a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Storms” on the Radcliffe & Maconie show on BBC Radio 6. The song can be heard at the 58:10 minute mark of the recording below.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 25 Best Beach Boys Covers
Monday the Flaming Lips released their own tripped-out version of the Pet Sounds classic "God Only Knows." They're hardly the first to try their hands at a Beach Boys cover, however. Here are 25 of our favorites—plus one little gem that's too delightfully cheesy to overlook. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBest Coast Announce North American Tour
With the release of their second album, The Only Place, less than a month away on May 15, Bethany Cosentino will be touring in support of the new album throughout the country. The tour appropriately enough, starts in Los Angeles and goes throughout the summer. JEFF the Brotherhood and Those Darlins will open for Best Coast on select dates. read more
Found in: Concerts, News101 Musicians Discuss Their Favorite Record Stores
To celebrate the fifth annual Record Store Day, we spoke with 101 musicians about their beloved record stores and what these institutions mean to them. Hear what members of The Black Keys, Superchunk, My Morning Jacket and others remember the most about their favorite music retailers. read more
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